Comparison

BMW iX vs Subaru Solterra

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $87,900 vs $38,495
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 7.3 vs 2.7

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW iX Subaru Solterra
Trim used xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) AWD
MSRP (USD) $87,900 $38,495
Range 364 mi 227 mi
Efficiency 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 105.2 kWh 69 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 195 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 32 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 83.2 55.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 99 mi 65 mi
USD per mile of range 241 $/mi 170 $/mi
Top speed 124 mph 99 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 16 cu ft
Tow rating 5,512 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 227 mi).
  • Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 35 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $241/mi).

Weighted verdict

BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).

BMW iX7.3 Subaru Solterra2.7 195 kW32 min 100 kW35 min

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